Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
10-30%
EC/CAS
7783-33-7
Name of the chemical
Mercury(II) potassium iodide
Concentration
10-30%
General Information
Revision date
2024-05-01
Product name
Nessler’s Reagent
CAS No.
1310-58-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory Investigations
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
ECP Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300, H311, H315, H319, H330, H373, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Acute toxicity, Oral (Category B) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category B) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category C) Skin irritation (Category A) Eye irritation (Category A) Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Category B) Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category B)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300 Fatal if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
Response
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P361 Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
None
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category B) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category B) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category C) Skin irritation (Category A) Eye irritation (Category A) Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Category B) Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category B)
